Lake View High School Air Force JROTC visits Goodfellow

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  • By Senior Airman James Salellas
  • 17th Training Wing Public Affairs
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Cadets from Lake View High School’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program visited Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, for an immersive tour Feb. 4, 2026.

The visit provided students a firsthand look at Air Force training, operations, and career opportunities across the installation.

Cadets began the tour with a Louis F. Garland Fire Academy immersion hosted by the 312th Training Squadron. They observed the day-to-day training that prepares firefighters for emergency response.

Students assigned to the 312th Training Squadron conduct day-to-day fire academy training while Lake View High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets observe at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 4, 2026. The training showcased techniques used in emergency response scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas) Students assigned to the 312th Training Squadron conduct day-to-day fire academy training while Lake View High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets observe at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 4, 2026. The training showcased techniques used in emergency response scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas)

Lake View High School Air Force JROTC visits Goodfellow

Students assigned to the 312th Training Squadron conduct day-to-day fire academy training while Lake View High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets observe at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 4, 2026. The training showcased techniques used in emergency response scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas)
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The group also visited a special instruments training course, where instructors showcased a curriculum that blends mathematics, science, and hands-on problem-solving. 

Following lunch at the Cressman Dining Facility, cadets observed a military working dog demonstration that showcased the role K-9 teams play at Air Force installations.

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Esquell, Lake View High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Instructor, gets bitten by a military working dog as a part of a Security Forces K-9 demonstration at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 4, 2026. The immersion helped bridge classroom learning with real-world military applications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas)

Lake View High School Air Force JROTC visits Goodfellow

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Esquell, Lake View High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Instructor, gets bitten by a military working dog as a part of a Security Forces K-9 demonstration at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 4, 2026. The immersion helped bridge classroom learning with real-world military applications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas)
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The visit concluded with a windshield tour led by the 17th Training Wing Public Affairs office, providing cadets an overview of Goodfellow’s mission to train joint service members and international partners.

The engagement strengthened ties between the local community and the installation while offering students insight into military service, leadership and education opportunities.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Britt, 312th Training Squadron Instructor, briefs the Lake View High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets at the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air force Base, Feb. 4, 2026. The visit reinforced the partnership between Goodfellow Air Force Base and the San Angelo community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas)

Lake View High School Air Force JROTC visits Goodfellow

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Britt, 312th Training Squadron Instructor, briefs the Lake View High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets at the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air force Base, Feb. 4, 2026. The visit reinforced the partnership between Goodfellow Air Force Base and the San Angelo community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas)
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Lake View High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets participate in a physical training activity during a visit to Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 4, 2026. The visit allowed cadets to observe Air Force training environments and routines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas)

Lake View High School Air Force JROTC visits Goodfellow

Lake View High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets participate in a physical training activity during a visit to Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 4, 2026. The visit allowed cadets to observe Air Force training environments and routines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas)
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Lake View High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets walk through the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy, during a visit to observe day-to-day training operations across Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 4, 2026. The immersion introduced cadets to Air Force emergency management and firefighting operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas)

Lake View High School Air Force JROTC visits Goodfellow

Lake View High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets walk through the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy, during a visit to observe day-to-day training operations across Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 4, 2026. The immersion introduced cadets to Air Force emergency management and firefighting operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas)
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